Chicken Tomato Basil Pasta

Chicken Tomato Basil PastaThis is a really simple and delicious angel hair pasta dish with chicken, tomato, parmesan, and fresh basil. The flavor of the seared chicken combined with freshness from the basil and tomatoes and then the slightly salty and nutty parmesan come together in perfect harmony. It’s a great family dish for both adults and kids that is so easy, you will want to cook it all the time!​

Chicken Tomato Basil Pasta

This is a really simple and delicious angel hair pasta dish with chicken, tomato, parmesan, and fresh basil. The flavor of the seared chicken combined with freshness from the basil and tomatoes and then the slightly salty and nutty parmesan come together in perfect harmony.

Course
Main Course

Cuisine
Italian

Prep Time10minutes

Cook Time15minutes

Total Time25minutes

Servings2people

AuthorCarrie Tyler

Ingredients

2boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1x2 inch pieces

1TspItalian Seasoning

1TBLSOlive Oil

2clovesgarlicminced

1cupbasil leaveschiffonade

1/2teaspooncrushed red pepper flakesoptional

½cupof freshly grated parmesan

1large tomato cut into medium chunks

2TblsOlive Oil

8ouncesangel hair pasta

Salt & pepper

Instructions

In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta according to package instructions; drain well.

Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook, flipping once, until cooked through, about 5-6 minutes on each side.

To the chicken, add garlic, tomatoes, basil and red pepper flakes, if using, to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in pasta, parmesan and 1 Tbls olive oil until well combined, about 2 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.